kung fu panda
Get ready for ‘KUNG FU PANDA’ with an exclusive 4-part animated comic book narrated by Jack Black. [1]
Kung Fu Panda is a 2008 American computer-animated action comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures. [2]
But that’s still okay because the animators should be given equal credit (if not more) for delivering the funny, action and heart elements of this movie in an effective, amazing and (I’ve got to use this) AWESOME manner. [3]
Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five — Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey — under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. [...] In the Valley of Peace, Po the Panda finds himself chosen as the Dragon Warrior despite the fact that he is obese and a complete novice at martial arts. [4]
It was directed by John Wayne Stevenson and Mark Osborne and produced by Melissa Cobb, and stars the voice of Jack Black along with Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, Randall Duk Kim, James Hong, Dan Fogler and Michael Clarke Duncan. [2]
A film rich with hilarious moments, superior animation, and an important message about believing in oneself and the power that comes from within, Kung Fu Panda is great entertainment that will have the whole family laughing and begging for more. [...] Clumsy, overweight Po (Jack Black) dreams of becoming a kung fu master like China’s revered “furious five,” but instead seems destined to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather in the restaurant business. [...] FREE Two-Day Shipping is available to Amazon Prime members. [3]
Kung Fu Panda had been shortlisted for nomination for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film. [2]
Poor Dustin Hoffman mangles Chinese names without mercy - so much so that James Hong, Lucy Liu and Jackie Chan have to deliberately mispronounce stuff just to match what he says. [3]
As with most DreamWorks animated films, Hans Zimmer (collaborating with John Powell this time) scored Kung Fu Panda. [...] Richard Corliss of Time Magazine gave the film a positive review, stating the picture “provides a master course in cunning visual art and ultra-satisfying entertainment”. [2]
But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. [...] Po: Legend tells of a legendary warrior whose kung fu skills were the stuff of legend. [4]
Sources:
[1] KUNG FU PANDA on Yahoo! Movies
[2] Kung Fu Panda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[3] Amazon.com: Kung Fu Panda ( BD Live) [Blu-ray]: Jack Black, Ian …
[4] Kung Fu Panda (2008) - IMDb